Prerequisite: EDSP 6040 or consent of department. A study of assessment and instructional strategies for non symbolic communication and prelanguage/language skills. Design of alternative and augmentative communication systems for learners with severe disabilities. Emphasis on strategies to increase meaningful communication opportunities across multiple partners situations and settings.

Syllabi

Course Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat)

Instructional Materials (per course session)

Session 1 - Language Literacy
Session 2 - Providing a Theoretical Basis
Session 3 - Participation Model
Session 4 - Communicative Model
Session 5 - AAC and Communication
Session 6 - Whole to Part & The BRIDGE
Session 7 - Student Presentation/ Seminar Discussion/ or Exam
Session 8 - QRI Assessment Process
Session 9 - Letter Sound Instruction
Session 10 - Reading Comprehension
Session 11 - Alternate Pencils
Session 12a -Self Selected Reading
Session 12b - Facilitating Reading Comprehension

Field Activity Assignments and Associated Rubrics

Field Activity 1 - Student Case Study
Rubric for FA 1 - Student Case Study

Field Activity 2 - Communication
Rubric for FA 2 - Communication

Field Activity 3 - Literacy Assessment
Rubric For FA 3 - Literacy Assessment

Field Activity 4a - Article Review
Rubric for FA 4a - Article Review

Field Activity 4b - Video Option Description Only
Rubric for FA 4b - Video Option Description

Field Activity 5 - Literacy Strategy Implementation
Rubric for FA 5 - Literacy Strategy Implementation

Supplemental Materials and Resources

Adult Student Emergent Writing Interaction Inventory
Funding Scavenger Hunt
Interaction Engagement
Participation Table